1. Baby’s 1 st Year

2. 5 Basic Principles of Development 1. Similar for everyone 2. Highly individualized 3. Builds on earlier learning 4. Different areas are interrelated 5. Continuous throughout life

3. Development occurs faster in the 1st year of life than any other time

4. Physical development is different than growth. Physical development refers to physical skills acquired during the 1st year of life.

5. 3 Basic Patterns head to foot near to far simple to complex

6. One of the most important physical developmental tasks that impacts a child's future is the development of the brain *essential connection between cells is synapses

7. Genetics play a part - Environment plays an equally important role 80% of the brain is developed by age 3 50% of brain is developed by 6 months

8. No stimulation – child will not react to environment

9. The most effective actions in the 1st year are relationships

10. Emotional/Social Eric Erickson - 1st year of life – trust vs mistrust When a child does not development in physical, social, emotional, or intellectual, this is a condition known as failure to thrive

11. The most significant person in the baby’s life– parent

12. T or F Babies begin to learn even before s/he is born True

13. Intellectual - Jean Piaget – his work contributed to our understanding of trust and physical development of the brain both contribute to our understanding of how these factors interact

14. In 4 key areas remembering making associations Understand cause & effect paying attention – longer

15. How can parents & caregivers make a difference in an infants intellectual development? Know how to respond & how to recognize all the things children learn

16. Children can learn language early – even though they can’t produce it, they can listen. This stimulation helps the brain grow. Toys & Games should start with things to watch & listen and graduate to things they can manipulate

17. Piaget – Object Permanence – something still exists even when its hidden Too many materials can overwhelm a child. Interaction & stimulation come primarily from the caregiver.